9-in. Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill, Black.
by Tom David, Inc.
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Tom David, Inc.Brand: Unicorn
Release Date: 2011-06-07
Color: Black
Product features:
- Material: ABS plastic body with nickel plated steel mill
- Dimensions: 9-in.
- Origin: USA
- Cleaning & Care: Wipe with damp cloth and dry thoroughly
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of 9-in. Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill, Black.
Customer Review: Freshly Ground Pepper Lovers Rejoice!
Summary: 5 Stars
This monster pepper mill puts out some monster pepper! We use A LOT of pepper in this house, both in cooking and extra add-ins. I finally got so sick and tired of having to crank on my old 7-1/2-inch Zassenhaus until the end of time to get an adequate amount of pepper, not to mention having to refill it at least once or twice a week, that I did some looking for a larger size, high-output peppermill, found this one highly recommended, and asked for it for Christmas. I have NOT been disappointed. I had to use up every peppercorn I had in the house just to get it 3/4 full, and I have not needed to refill it YET. This baby puts out the pepper. No cranking/twisting until your arms fall off, the seasons change, and MORE gray hair appears.
I agree with what another reviewer said, which is that the ONLY downside to this mill is its lackluster appearance. It would be great if it were more attractive or had a more sophisticated body/covering. However, that said, performance is the key, and this mill delivers. Aesthetics are a distant second for me here, so this is a very small thing to have to live with. Really, for me, the appearance is not even worth mentioning, but if you are someone who has to have a pretty package, this one isn't going to be it. If you are someone who cannot get along without massive quantities of freshly ground pepper and wants a high-performance mill, it most definitely is.
The only problem I have had with it is that I seem to have to crank the grind adjustment down every time or every couple of times I use it to keep it to the finest grind setting. Other than that, this peppermill has been the answer to my prayer. Now that I've started REALLY cranking the knob all the way down, I'm having this problem less and less. I was hesitant to do that in the beginning because I didn't want to overtighten for fear of wearing out or degrading the screw mechanism. I have not had a problem with accidentally turning the fill ring and dumping peppercorns all over the place, and I have not had a problem with arm or hand "peppermill cramp," either.
Ooh, did I mention what a breeze it is to fill? Takes a few seconds to figure it out. I found that a regular silverware spoon size fits very nicely into the large mouth of the fill apparatus where you can just drop them in. Nice and tidy. Of course, it will take you a while if you want to FILL IT ALL THE WAY UP. But you can do it without scattering peppercorns all over the creation. No more playing 1000 scattered peppercorn pickup and no more springs and tops to replace, either. Great investment.
Edit: Eleven months after purchase, this peppermill literally FELL APART, dumping a full mill of peppercorns (over a full cup) into 4 quarts of chili, as I was grinding pepper directly into the pot. Grind consistency and ease of use had noticeably deteriorated about 2 weeks prior to this. Should have seen it coming but did not. Unfortunately, had to pick 10,000 peppercorns out of a huge pot of chili. Hoping the manufacturer will honor the "lifetime warranty."
Followup Edit: Manufacturer replaced broken mill with a new one. Broken one was not repairable. New mill arrived 7 days after old one was shipped back for repair. Excellent product, excellent company.
Description of 9-in. Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill, Black.
Many of our authorities thought this 9" tall, contemporary black pepper mill was top notch- it met all our criteria: a comfortable grip, a grind that is easily adjustable, and a nut at the base that is independent of the loading ring in the mill's body--so there's no need to reset the grind after refilling. It holds over a cup of peppercorns that are easily added through the large hole on the side of the mill, and works very fast & efficiently, according to Cook's Illustrated, who includes it in their "Best" category. The grinding mechanism has nickel-plated heads that will maintain their cutting edges and won't rust. The Magnum Plus has a lifetime guarantee. Not battery-operated..Salt & Pepper
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